The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported today that the month of February 2022 at Plainridge Park Casino (PPC), MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor generated approximately $86 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). PPC, a category 2 slots facility, is taxed…
Author: Independent Staff
Freedom Isn’t Free
As the ongoing tragedy in Ukraine, fueled by the barbarism of the war criminal Vladimir Putin, continues to unfold, it is apparent that in addition to underestimating the fierce and brave resistance of the Ukrainian people, Putin also failed to…
Enjoy a Happy (and Safe) St. Patrick’s Day
Amidst all of the sadness and tragedy in the world today, the arrival of St. Patrick’s Day this Thursday (March 17) will provide a brief and welcome respite from the terrible news that we see on our televisions every day.…
Ukrainian and American Pain – We Must Unplug from Russia and China
Dr. Glenn Mollette America is no longer buying energy or vodka from Russia. Russians can no longer buy a McDonald’s hamburger. They can’t pay for their gasoline with a Visa, Mastercard or even an American Express card. One thousand Kentucky Fried…
Obituaries 03-16-2022
Adelaide “Ada” Gertrude Baker A Beautiful Woman, Inside and Out Adelaide “Ada” Gertrude Baker, Devoted Aunt Ada, entered eternal rest on Sunday morning, March 13 at the Katzman Family Center for Living in Chelsea. She celebrated her 100th Birthday this…
Crimson Kids During February School Vacation
Grant Program to Fund Extreme Heat Solutions for the Region’s Most COVID-Impacted Communities Kicks Off Third Year
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) announced the third round of a COVID-Safe Cooling Grant Program, which awarded $1,089,020 total in 2020 and 2021 to fund municipal and non-profit community-based initiatives in seven eastern…
Girls on the Run Greater Boston Spring Season Registration Now Open
Girls on the Run (GOTR) Greater Boston’s registration for the spring season is now open. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires girls in third through eighth grade to be joyful, healthy and…
Everett Bank Appoints Migliozzi and Lynch to Leadership Positions
Everett Bank, an over 125-year old co-operative bank based in Everett, Massachusetts, has announced the appointment of John Migliozzi to executive vice president and head of commercial banking and mortgage, and Cary Lynch to senior vice president and head of…
DiDomenico Urges Action to End Deep Poverty in State Budget
Senator Sal DiDomenico, State Representative Marjorie Decker, and the Lift our Kids Coalition recently hosted a virtual Sweats and Sweaters Event in support of raising cash assistance grants in the FY23 budget for families living in deep poverty. DiDomenico has…